Kiran pushes for greater women's representation in Parliament
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, says that in the last 60 years of Fiji's democracy, only 49 women have been elected to Parliament, while
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Soqosoqo Vakamarama says surfing law must not encroach on qoliqoli owners' rights
The Soqosoqo Vakamarama has called for the country's surfing law to be reviewed, arguing that indigenous qoliqoli owners should have a greater say over who is allowed to
Family responsibilities and job security keeping many women out of politics- Premila Kumar
Many women want to become leaders and enter politics, but family responsibilities and concerns about job security are preventing them from putting themselves forward.Memb
Domestic violence must be recognised as a public health issue - Prof. Shameem
Domestic violence should be recognized as a public health issue as it is not just about criminal justice.This has been highlighted by University of Fiji Vice Chancello
Speaker defers ruling on allegations of racial vilification during Tuatua Crematorium debate
Speaker of Parliament Filimone Jitoko has deferred his ruling on a Point of Order raised during Parliament's Committee of Supply debate following a heated exchange over t
Maharaj questions continued funding for Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has questioned the continued funding for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, saying it appeared to have become an ongoing programme afte
Parliament passes 2026/2027 National Budget
The 2026/2027 National Budget has been passed by Parliament.This means the Bill to appropriate $4.237 billion for the ordinary services of Government for the financial ye
Civil Service Functional Review may include right-sizing - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Functional Review of the Civil Service could include right-sizing as the Government continues efforts to modernise the public serv
Opposition question Govt if $600,000 budgeted for JP allowances is enough to cater for 763 JPs
Concerns were raised in Parliament over whether the Ministry of Justice's 2026/2027 National Budget allocation of $600,000 for Justice of the Peace allowances is enough t
Tabuya defends PSB funding allocations as Opposition questions media allocation
Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya has defended Public Service Broadcast funding allocations in the 2026/2027 National Budget after Opposition MPs questioned why diffe
Explain where Opposition would cut $1B in govt expenditure - Prof. Prasad
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Professor Biman Prasad has challenged the Opposition to explain where it would cut $1 billion in government expendit
We can't tax tourism industry to support another industry - Koya
Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya has questioned why the government has imposed a 5 percent Tourism Service Tax on the tourism sector to support another industry.While opposing t
Education Ministry reviewing yellow card bus subsidy after excessive claims
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says the Ministry is reviewing expenditure under the yellow card bus fare subsidy after notable excessive claims by bus companies, w
Years of accumulated neglect have affected Fiji's diplomatic properties overseas - Ditoka
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka says years of neglect have affected Fiji's diplomatic properties overseas, and restoring them now comes at
This is not an election budget - Kamikamica
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Manoa Kamikamica says this is not an election budget but one that addresses the nation's key challenges, provides re
EFL says project costs and timelines will be clearer in future annual reports
Energy Fiji Limited says improvements are needed in its annual reports after concerns were raised over transparency, generator hire costs, capital expenditure performance
Concerns raised about Police Bill, Fremlin says it can allow broader access to phones and private data
Concerns are now being raised regarding certain sections of the Police Bill which is currently undergoing public consultation, as people are saying this will give excessi
Commission faces scrutiny over missing records and governance failures
The Electoral Commission has admitted it cannot fully verify whether all records seized during a Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) investigation have
Concerns raised over disparities in development grant allocations from Office of the PM
Concerns have been raised that some communities may be missing out on development assistance, as figures show major differences in the number and value of projects approv
Public Health Bill must reflect rural realities - Divisional Commissioner Navuku
Efforts to modernise Fiji's 90-year-old public health legislation should be closely aligned with disaster management plans, rural development policies and community-level
Many Fijians still do not understand the importance of making a will - Kumar
Many Fijians still do not understand the importance of making a will, and this lack of awareness is contributing to family disputes, delays in estate settlements and fina